Carnival’s Patriotic Ship Meetups Limited to Select Sailings
Carnival’s America 250 patriotic ship meetups and fireworks are thrilling guests, but the high‑profile events are only scheduled on a small number of 2026 sailings.
Vanessa Buasini
Based in Southampton, one of Europe’s busiest cruise hubs, Vanessa follows cruise line announcements and maritime travel trends. Her reporting helps readers stay informed about the ships, ports, and operational changes shaping the cruise world.
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Nicko’s 2027–28 World Cruise Extends Africa, Indian Ocean Time
Nicko Cruises’ 172-day 2027–28 world voyage on Vasco da Gama adds longer calls across South Africa and the Indian Ocean, spotlighting safari, island and overland experiences.
Queen Mary 2 Anchors America’s 250th Birthday in New York
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 headlined Sail4th 250 in New York Harbor, anchoring a vast armada, air displays and fireworks for America’s 250th anniversary.
Holland America Expands Longer Caribbean Cruises for 2027-28
Holland America’s newly released 2027-28 Caribbean program leans into extended journeys, longer port days and Half Moon Cay upgrades alongside a handful of short test sailings.
Jewel of the Seas Sets Course for 3-Night Bahamas Escape
Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas is slated to operate a three-night Bahamas and Perfect Day cruise from Fort Lauderdale on July 3, 2026, drawing strong interest.
How Legend of the Seas Differs From Icon and Star
Royal Caribbean’s third Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas, brings subtle but important changes in size, layout, and deployment compared with Icon and Star.
Frustrated Advisor Launches Agent-Only Rental Platform
A travel advisor, fed up with clunky consumer sites and slow commissions, has launched an agent-only rental marketplace aimed squarely at solving advisors’ pain points.
Honolulu Council Backs New Shuttle Link to Oahu’s North Shore
A new Honolulu-backed shuttle aims to ease traffic, expand visitor access, and support local businesses between urban Honolulu and the North Shore of Oahu.
Kalaupapa National Historical Park prepares to reopen with public hiking tours
For the first time, Kalaupapa National Historical Park on Molokaʻi is preparing to offer tightly controlled public hiking tours to its once-isolated peninsula.
Royal Caribbean’s AquaDome Market: Every Stand Ranked
Royal Caribbean’s revamped AquaDome Market food hall is drawing crowds. A reporter sampled every stand and found a familiar cruise classic at the top.
Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort & Spa unveils full transformation
Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort & Spa has marked a new chapter on the Garden Isle, completing a multi‑year renovation with refreshed rooms, amenities and signature dining.
Frontier moves quickly to backfill Spirit’s abandoned routes
With Spirit Airlines gone, Frontier is racing into former Spirit markets, adding routes and capacity in key leisure hubs while testing traveler demand for ultra-low fares.
New Pricing Rules Tighten Transparency for Hotel Ads
New rules on hotel advertising are pushing platforms and properties to show total prices up front, reshaping how travelers compare rooms and fees online.
Two boats sink after fire in Marseille’s Vieux-Port
A violent blaze in Marseille’s Vieux-Port destroyed two pleasure boats, injured several people and forced evacuations around the city’s historic waterfront.
Teen’s death turns family cruise holiday into tragedy
A Caribbean cruise meant to be a carefree family getaway has ended in heartbreak after a teenage passenger died at sea, prompting renewed questions over safety.